WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test – World
The UN health agency said on Friday that it had approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox, a key tool in countries battling outbreaks. More than 800 people have died across Africa from mpox, where the disease has been officially detected in 16 countries, according to the African Union’s disease control centre. […]
In meeting with Malaysia’s premier, COAS Munir vows to boost military ties – Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday met with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who stressed the need to boost military ties between the two countries, state-owned Radio Pakistan reported. The Malaysia premier is in Islamabad for his three-day official visit aimed at reinvigorating the bilateral strategic partnership between Malaysia and Pakistan. […]
Mobile services suspended in twin cities as all entry, exit points blocked ahead of PTI rally – Pakistan
The police on Friday blocked all entry and exit points in Islamabad and Rawalpindi and suspended mobile networks as PTI prepared for a rally scheduled at D-chowk in Islamabad. Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan again called on his supporters to gather for a “peaceful protest” as his party amped up preparations for the rally despite […]
Imran issues fresh call for ‘peaceful protest’ at Islamabad’s D-Chowk despite ban on gatherings – Pakistan
Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan on Friday again called on his supporters to gather at Islamabad’s D-Chowk for a “peaceful protest” as his party amped up preparations for the rally despite a ban on gatherings. The PTI has carried out multiple rallies across the country in recent weeks, protesting against the “illegal” imprisonment of its […]
Indian govt asks top court not to toughen marital rape penalties – World
India’s government has asked the country’s top court not to toughen criminal penalties against marital rape during an ongoing case brought by campaigners seeking to outlaw it. The penal code introduced in the 19th century during British colonial rule of India explicitly states that “sexual acts by a man with his own wife […] is […]
India asks top court not to toughen marital rape penalties – World
India’s government has asked the country’s top court not to toughen criminal penalties against marital rape during an ongoing case brought by campaigners seeking to outlaw it. The penal code introduced in the 19th century during British colonial rule of India explicitly states that “sexual acts by a man with his own wife […] is […]
North Korea’s Kim threatens to use nukes if attacked – World
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would use nuclear weapons “without hesitation” if attacked by the South and ally the United States, state media reported on Friday. Relations between the two Koreas are at one of their lowest points in decades, with Seoul this week staging a military parade where it showcased […]
GB cabinet okays Land Reforms Bil, creation of four districts – Pakistan
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet has approved the Land Reforms Bill 2024, creation of four more districts in the region and decided some other important issues of the region. GB cabinet sessions chaired by GB Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan, Chief Minister Secretariat Gilgit, it was attended by GB ministers, adviser to chief minister, chief secretary, inspector […]
IHC directs acting PTV MD to look after only day-to-day affairs – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has stripped the acting managing director of Pakistan Television (PTV) of powers and directed him to look after “only to day-to-day affairs.” Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani while hearing a petition filed by a PTV anchorperson and others perused a report submitted by the secretary Ministry of Information and Broadcasting […]
Lawyers split over SC order in defection review – Pakistan
• Questions raised about timing of decision amid attempts to pass a constitutional amendment• SCBA, PBC hail verdict, IBC laments ‘favour to govt’ ISLAMABAD: The legal community seemed divided in its appraisal of Thursday’s Supreme Court decision on Article 63A of the Constitution, which deals with the disqualification of lawmakers voting against the party lines. […]